Barrio Latino Restaurant
Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025
52
Score
Inspectors have visited Barrio Latino Restaurant eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 11 violations per visit versus roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “equipment in poor repair” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
Barrio Latino Restaurant's latest score of 52 falls below the Aventura average of 76. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 8, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Observed various foods prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense sauce.
14-01-5
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor in walk in cooler/ freezer in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Food storage container cracked or broken.
14-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Observed Hole in wall next to walk in cooler.
36-24-5
Basic - Observed ice bucket stored on floor in bar area.
25-05-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of rice and dry beans removed from original container placed in plastic containers not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
52
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food being stored in non food grade plastic bags. Located in walk in cooler/ freezer.
14-31-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located near oven. Chef added. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Observed Soap dispenser at handwash sink in disrepair and unable to effectively dispense soap. Located by entrance.
31B-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Located in walk in cooler/ freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-12-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
14-38-4
Basic - Observed Hole in wall next to walk in cooler.
36-24-5
Basic - Observed bread stored on prep table not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located under table top steamers.
29-49-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed employee using a bowl with no handle to dispense rice from steam table. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
41
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food being stored in non food grade plastic bags. Located in walk in cooler.
14-31-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed employee using bowl to dispense rice. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and in disrepair. Located in walk in cooler/ freezer.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
67
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. As of 3/1/24. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses due to forms printed but not filled out. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Located in walk in cooler/ freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler/ freezer interior and shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
61
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/23.
50-17-3
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed chef using a bowl with no handle to dispense rice for customer consumption.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone being stored in plate on prep table. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Located in walk in cooler and freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of potatoes and rice being stored on floor in dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of takeout containers being stored on floor in dry storage area.
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Located in bar area.
21-38-4
52
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Located in kitchen area.
36-36-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Fixed equipment exposed to spillage not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls. Observed hand washing sink in kitchen area not properly attached to wall.
14-23-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile missing in walk in cooler/ freezer.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of raw beef being stored on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Located in kitchen area entrance.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door.
10-20-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Located under hand washing sink in kitchen area.
29-11-4
64
Sep 1, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a can of raid ant spray being stored in bar area.
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef being stored on top of raw salmon. Located in walk in cooler.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed various foods being stored in non food grade bags.
14-31-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents and ceiling tile soiled with accumulated dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Located in walk in cooler and freezer.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of potatoes being stored on floor in dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler/ freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad station.
29-49-6
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water leaking onto floor from condenser unit in walk in cooler and from roof in dry storage area.
29-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being used to dispense rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Due to roof leaking in dry storage area.
36-32-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Barrio Latino Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Barrio Latino Restaurant on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Barrio Latino Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Barrio Latino Restaurant.
How does Barrio Latino Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Aventura?
Barrio Latino Restaurant most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Aventura average of 76.
Has Barrio Latino Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Barrio Latino Restaurant have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Barrio Latino Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Barrio Latino Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Barrio Latino Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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